{"id":10849,"date":"2026-05-30T14:24:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T21:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/?p=10849"},"modified":"2026-05-30T14:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T21:24:14","slug":"the-wawak-catalog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2026\/05\/the-wawak-catalog\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wawak Catalog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"580\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wTNvCqDnH14?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Wawak Sewing Supplies Co. Catalog<\/h4>\n<p>The Wawak Catalog was the brainchild of Frank Wawak early in the 20th century. A professional tailor, Frank, wanted to offer supplies to other tailors.\u00a0 He opened his first store in 1907, serving his neighborhood in Chicago, and later, via a mail-order catalog, to the world.<\/p>\n<p>Since Joann Fabrics closed its doors more than a year ago, I&#8217;ve had many requests to share alternative sources.<\/p>\n<p>Many designers are searching for places to pick up all the materials and supplies costumers need to build beautiful handcrafted dancewear.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wawak.com\/cutting-measuring\/cutting\/scissors\/kai-5210-cp-ergonomix-bent-shears-8-14\/#sku=is501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"10854\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2026\/05\/the-wawak-catalog\/screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2-10-18-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.10.18-PM.png?fit=576%2C298&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"576,298\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-05-30 at 2.10.18\u202fPM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.10.18-PM.png?fit=300%2C155&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.10.18-PM.png?fit=576%2C298&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10854\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.10.18-PM.png?resize=576%2C298&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.10.18-PM.png?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.10.18-PM.png?resize=300%2C155&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.10.18-PM.png?resize=150%2C78&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wawak carries many of my favorite brands, from cutting tools and pattern-making equipment to small supplies like thimbles, needles, and pins.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wawak.com\/request-a-catalog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"10852\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2026\/05\/the-wawak-catalog\/screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2-02-52-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.02.52-PM.png?fit=752%2C256&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"752,256\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-05-30 at 2.02.52\u202fPM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.02.52-PM.png?fit=300%2C102&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.02.52-PM.png?fit=580%2C197&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10852\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.02.52-PM.png?resize=580%2C197&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.02.52-PM.png?w=752&amp;ssl=1 752w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.02.52-PM.png?resize=300%2C102&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.02.52-PM.png?resize=150%2C51&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Perhaps I&#8217;m a little &#8220;Old School&#8221; and really love having a printed catalog to thumb through.\u00a0 So I recently requested an updated catalog.\u00a0 But you can find all of their tools and supplies on their website.<\/p>\n<p>Follow this link, check out their website.\u00a0 This is not a sponsored advert, just me sharing the source.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Happy Costuming,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Dawn Devine ~ Davina<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PS: The Mini-Magazine is bigger and better than ever!\u00a0 If you&#8217;re looking for more sources for costuming materials and supplies, be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/bellydance-mini-magazine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sure to sign up for my newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2026\/05\/the-wawak-catalog\/\"><img width=\"9\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.16.35-PM.png?fit=9%2C1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignleft tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"10856\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.davina.us\/blog\/2026\/05\/the-wawak-catalog\/screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2-16-35-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.16.35-PM.png?fit=9%2C1&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"9,1\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-05-30 at 2.16.35\u202fPM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.16.35-PM.png?fit=9%2C1&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.davina.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2.16.35-PM.png?fit=9%2C1&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a><p>Wawak Sewing Supplies Co. Catalog The Wawak Catalog was the brainchild of Frank Wawak early in the 20th century. A professional tailor, Frank, wanted to offer supplies to other tailors.\u00a0 He opened his first store in 1907, serving his neighborhood in Chicago, and later, via a mail-order catalog, to the world. 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